Have you ever wondered what makes your state famous? What about what makes your state infamous? Join Lauren and Kenzie as they take a look into the dark background and creepy origin stories that take place in each state. We will venture into tales of cryptids, ghosts, haunted locations, urban legends, serial killers and much more. We dig deep into what makes your state scary.
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Step into the shadows of Delaware’s haunted past in this chilling episode. First, Kenzie explores the Woodburn Mansion, a historic estate that serves as the governor's residence—and a hotspot for paranormal activity. From ghostly figures to unexplained phenomena, she’ll uncover the eerie …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We have a super special episode this week dedicated to Kenzie’s birthday! As a gift, Lauren discusses the details of the infamous JonBenét Ramsey case. A 6 year old little girl went missing in 1996 only to be found in the basement of her family’s home. The case remains unsolved to this da…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Important disclaimer: There are some high-pitched squealing and screaming moments in this episode, and it’s all Lauren’s fault. Not only does she share a spine-chilling Thanksgiving cryptid tale, but she also enlists ChatGPT to craft not one, but two terrifying stories—and they’re truly u…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re off to Oregon, where strange events and eerie tales await! Kenzie delves into the history and hauntings of Astoria’s Flavel House Museum. This elegant Queen Anne-style mansion has graced the community for over a century—and is rumored to be haunted by members of the Flave…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we journey to North Dakota to uncover two stories steeped in mystery and tragedy. First, Lauren explores the eerie ruins of the San Haven State Hospital, once a sprawling institution that housed tuberculosis patients and later, those with mental illnesses. With its abando…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we decided to share some of A Scary State’s spookiest episodes to help you get into the spooky spirit! Kenzie shares information about old and new episodes that will hopefully inspire you to watch notorious scary movies! She talks about episodes that are just plain creepy and r…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we have a spooky special dedicated to stories that are of particular interest to Lauren! Kenzie’s goal is to tell Lauren something she *doesn’t* know about these specific stories. First, she will cover the history and crimes of Edmund “Ed” Kemper, also known as the Co-ed Killer…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we get real spooky and discuss our greatest fears! First, Kenzie shares her childhood traumas of being up high and how she discovered her fear of heights. She also shares terrifying stories of people falling to their deaths from exponential heights! Then, Lauren tells us all ab…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a spooky special about the dangers of the water! This could be ocean water, lake water, or even bottled water! Lauren starts us off with the heartbreaking tales of Jacob’s Well. This underwater cave is an excellent spot to practice your divi…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week’s episode is a bit different from our usual format. While Lauren is out of town, Kenzie invites her good friend Allie to join her on the show! Instead of focusing on a specific state, Kenzie explores a particular topic: the profiles of serial killers. You’ll learn about current …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we delve into two of Massachusetts' most unnerving legends. First, Kenzie sets sail to uncover the mystery of the cursed carving on the ship Maritana. This intricately carved figurehead of a woman is said to have brought misfortune and tragedy to all who had the carving p…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Get ready for an episode that blends the supernatural with true crime as we uncover two of Ohio’s most terrifying tales. First, Lauren dives deep into the spooky history of Waynesville, Ohio, a small town with a big reputation for ghostly encounters. Often called the most haunted town in …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this chilling episode, we explore two of Colorado's spookiest tales. First, Kenzie delves into the eerie history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a serene spot that hides a dark past. Once a cemetery, the park is said to be haunted by restless spirits whose graves were disturbed during its t…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this gripping episode, we delve into two chilling and mysterious cases from Minnesota. First, Lauren explores the terrifying saga of the "Weepy-Voiced Killer," a man who taunted authorities with haunting phone calls after committing brutal murders and attacks in the 1980s. Then, Kenzie…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we delve into the dark and chilling histories of two of South Carolina's most notorious women: Lavinia Fisher and Kimberly Renee Poole. Kenzie starts us off with the story of Lavinia Fisher, often claimed to be America's first female serial killer, who terrorized Charlest…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head out west to Idaho! Lauren delves into the bizarre case of the Buffalo Cave John Doe. On August 26, 1979, a torso was discovered in a cave in Dubois, Idaho, and limbs were found on March 26, 1991. It wasn't until 2019 that the remains were finally identified as the fugit…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're talking about our neighbors to the north, Maryland! Kenzie takes us on an eerie tour of Point Lookout State Park, a site that played an important role in major historical events and is now known for its ghostly apparitions and disembodied voices. Then, Lauren shares the c…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're in New England, exploring the fascinating state of Connecticut! Lauren delves into the dark history of Fairfield Hills State Hospital, revealing the grim conditions its patients endured. It's no surprise that their spirits are said to still roam the grounds today. Afterwa…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're in Arkansas! First, Kenzie gives us a two-for-one special with a murder and a haunted opera house. The King's Opera House in Van Buren has been a town staple since 1891, not just for artistic performances. The ghost of Charles Tolson is said to have haunted the theater si…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in Utah and with some very special guests! Kenzie’s mom was in town visiting, and was our honorary live audience while we recorded this episode! Unfortunately, our mics did not pick up what she said, so it might sound like we are talking to an imaginary person, but we pr…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we dive into the hot and sticky bayous of Louisiana! First, Kenzie shares the story of the corrupt business dealings of brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte and the famous building where they are said to have operated. Now called Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, it is believed to be …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy United States Independence Day to all who celebrate! This week, we have a 4th of July themed episode full of fun facts, historical moments, and true crime. Lauren starts us off with dumb people doing dumb things on July 4th. In true American fashion, all her stories are “Florida Man…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re in New Hampshire recording our last episode before moving to “Studio 2.0”! Kenzie shares the details of the Exeter Incident of 1965, a well-documented UFO sighting involving multiple witnesses, including local police officers who reported seeing a mysterious, brightly lit…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in hot and sunny Florida! Lauren tells us about Florida's I-4 Dead Zone, a notoriously haunted stretch of highway infamous for its high number of accidents and ghostly sightings. Local legends and eerie events have cemented its reputation as one of the most mysterious an…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We have a unique episode for Montana this week. Lauren and Kenzie cover two stories that happen to take place in the same location. The Old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. Kenzie starts us off with a couple of the prison’s most infamous inmates, Jerry Myles and Lee Smart. The…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in the mountains and foothills of Kentucky this week. Donald Harvey, known as the "Angel of Death" from Kentucky, confessed to causing at least 37 deaths, with some believing there were even more. For 17 years, he worked in hospitals, where his secretive and deadly methods left man…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed to the United States’ largest state by area, Alaska, known as the Last Frontier State. This might go down in history as Kenzie’s favorite episode because she gets to talk about otters the WHOLE time. She shares with us the legend of the Kushtaka, a giant otter-man that comes…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Lauren is home from her honeymoon, and we ARE in Kansas this week! Lauren starts off by telling us about a mysterious water well. Can’t tell you much more than that because Lauren doesn’t finish the mystery and leaves us on a cliffhanger! After that, she shares about the legends and ghost…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are on the east coast in our country’s tiniest state, Rhode Island! Kenzie starts us off with a very sad and gruesome story of Jeffery Mailhot. This story is not for the fate of heart or easily queasy. Luckily, Lauren’s story of Rhode Island legends lifts our spirits! She’ll tell us ab…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in OOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plain! Lauren shares the dark and twisted tale associated with the Hex House. Once you hear of the evil that took place, it won’t be surprising that this house ends up haunted. Next, Kenzie shares an urban legend where most fact…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed way down yonder to Georgia to share two head scratching mysteries. First, Kenzie shares the lengthy and complicated tale of Benjaman Kyle. The only person to be considered missing, even though authorities knew where he was. Then, Lauren tells us about the disappearance of Ju…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the wide open spaces (cue The Chicks) of Wyoming! Lauren is up first with stories and legends surrounding Devils Tower, the first United States national monument, established in 1906. Long before it became a national monument, the massive structure was (and still is) a sacred p…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Please be advised that this episode discusses sensitive, but important topics around social justice. First, Kenzie tells us about the haunted experiences of people who work or have worked at the Hawaiian Plantation Village. The only time people are allowed to work at night is during their…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in the great state of Texas! First up, Lauren shares the spooky tales from the potentially demonic Goatman’s Bridge. Its horrific origin story(s) makes it a hotbed for evil spirits and lost souls. We suggest listening to this portion at a lower volume because Kenzie will…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in the Windy City! Well…at least the state that the Windy City is located in. First, Kenzie shares a heartbreaking story about the death of baby Heather Lee Sims. Baby Heather is taken from her home in the middle of the night and killed by a stranger…or was it? Next, Lau…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Another *new* New Mexico episode for you this week! First up, Lauren talks about the sad story of Raffi Kodikian and David Coughlin. These two best friends head out on a cross-country road trip, but only one makes it to the other side. Be warned..this story is *very* sad. Next, Kenzie cov…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re in New York City (state) baby!! This week, Kenzie covers a case that relied on forensic science to help catch the killer! It all starts because a homeowner tried to get rid of a 55-gallon, steel drum only to discover its horrific contents. Then, Lauren covers some local urban legend…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we are in Washington state and talking about all things urban legends. Lauren covers a series of urban legends starting with the legends of the Maltby Cemetery, then the story of the Lady of the Lake, and finishing off with a tale about a Mysterious Stone that brings good luck t…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in our home state of Virginia this week with two spooky stories for you! First, Kenzie shares the haunted tales that lurk in the Great Dismal Swamp. This desolate bog has centuries of Native legends and ghost stories that are still believed to this day! Then, Lauren talks about the…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we have a special episode to kick off celebrating Lauren’s birthday! Lauren chose the theme for this episode and decided on stories with a plot twist! Aside from all the fun facts about Lauren and March 2nd, we have two stories complete with eye-popping, mind blowing plot twists…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We travel southwest this week and land in Arizona! Kenzie talks about a case that is sure to make your jaw drop at least three..maybe four times. The Morris’ family secrets are all exposed when mom, Ruby Morris, disappears without a trace, and investigators have to think outside the box i…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We travel back east to the great state of Pennsylvania! First, Lauren shares the tragic story of 11 year old Shauna Howe. Her savage kidnapping and murder caused her hometown to implement a trick-or-treat ban that wouldn’t be lifted for 15 years. This story contains topics of child rape, …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed out west this week to Nevada! First up, Kenzie shares the mysterious cases of Jessica Foster, Jodi Brewer, Lindsay Harris, and Misty Marie Saens. These four women went missing from the Las Vegas area in the early 2000s. Three of the four women’s body parts were found off of …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We stay in the Midwest this week because we are talking about Iowa! First, Lauren talks about the unsolved murder of Myrtle Cook. A prominent, and strongly disliked, community figure who was shot while sitting in her living room. Detectives had a harder time eliminating suspects from the …
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week don’t travel too far and visit the state of Missouri! First, Kenzie talks about the case of Bunchee Nyhuis and how forensics helped investigators solve and close a case that was once deemed unsolvable. Afterwards, Lauren tells us about the haunted Lemp Mansion. Purchased by Will…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Part of our episode had some technical difficulties this week, but we still have an awesome episode for you! This week, we are in Nebraska and Lauren shares some spooky stories about the strange and unusual. She’ll cover a Devil’s canyon, a bizarre 911 call, and a church explosion that ha…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the west coast this week and explore the spooky side of California! First, Kenzie takes us up north to the Cascade Mountain Range where you can find the mysterious Mt. Shasta. This mountain continually presents oddities, ranging from ancient lost civilizations to UFO sightings,…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! To ring in the New Year, we are talking about two compelling New Year’s Eve crimes. First Lauren talks about the disappearance and possible murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. This case is considered solved and closed, but many believe that investigators got the wrong guy. Next, Kenzie s…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! If you are traveling in New Jersey you better keep your eyes peeled for ghostly creatures by both land and sea. First up, Kenzie talks about a writer who wrote ghost stories about real ghosts along the Jersey Shore, and now it's believed the writer may be a ghost that haunts his own house…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We have a special winter episode this week with two eerie winter crimes. Lauren takes us back to the winter of 1998 where a Missouri family disappears without a trace. There was no sign of Susan Brouk or her two children, and the Brouks didn’t take their winter coats or snow boots and it …
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